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calvin5445
Explorer
Feb 12, 2020

lost 12VDC in coach

I have suddenly lost all the 12vdc in coach,Ac is fine, rear 12vdc fuse box is dead, any idea's!
Calvin Graedel
1989 Monaco Crown Royale

9 Replies

  • When I lost power, took me some time with help, to find- hidden under dashboard- 40A breaker.
  • There often is an automatic circuit breaker between the battery bank and the 12 dc distribution center. It may have failed.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    My first tool choice is a 12 volt automotive test light

    Brigth = Good
    Dark = bad
    Dim also bad
    Problem exists between Bright and Not Bright

    Start with clip any non-painted metal part near battery tip to battery Positive Bright good. Move out along the positive wire to the other end of the wire connected to the battery... Same test. .NOTE.. when you move the ground clip. if possible re-test the last known good spot (Testing ground)

    No light on the first test move ground clip to battery - If bright bad ground cable

    You come to a box with 2 bolts and wires attached. test all HEAVY wires if there are both heavy and small wires that is your cut off solenoid.
  • Sounds like your AC to DC converter has a problem.
    Need to check to see if AC (120v) is getting to one side of converter,
    and if so, check to see if DC (12v) is getting out of he other side.
  • Usually there is a in-line fuse after the battery. Mine was hidden. Follow the 12V line. Should be with-in 2-3 feet of the battery. Also, if you have a shut off switch check to see if that is on. It might have been moved.
  • How long have you had this coach?
    Does it have a "Salesman Switch near the door?
    Start checking from the house battery to the fuse panel.

    Matt